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Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift 
down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool 
your engine and transaxle, and you can climb the 
hill better.

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Stay in your own lane when driving on two

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lane

roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane.

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As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There 
could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or
an accident.

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You may see highway signs on mountains that 
warn of special problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no

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passing zones, a falling rocks area 

or winding roads. Be alert to these and take
appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Here are some tips for winter driving:

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Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

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You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.